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District Attorney Heather Adams reported that the Elections Office received approximately 2,500 voter registration applications near the deadline, some appearing fraudulent due to similar handwriting, unknown signatures, and mismatches with existing voter signatures.
Detectives found fraudulent applications with inaccurate addresses, false personal identification, and false names, some with Social Security information not matching the names provided. Some individuals whose information was used confirmed they did not request or complete the forms, and the signatures were not theirs.
The fraudulent registrations are believed to be linked to large-scale canvassing operations dating back to June, with most applications dated August 15 or later. Canvassers were paid to obtain voter registration applications, mainly from Lancaster City residents, but also from other locations across Lancaster County. Canvassing occurred at shopping centers, parking lots, sidewalks, and parks.
Some applications were verified as legitimate, with applicants confirming they provided information to a canvasser. So far, 60% of the investigated applications have been determined to be fraudulent. Voter registration is still processing the remaining applications.